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Back Where I Come From: The Upcountry’s Piedmont Blues
Back Where I Come From, the Upcountry History Museum – Furman University’s newest upcoming, semi-permanent exhibition will take visitors on an enlightening experience through the roots and evolution of the Upcountry South Carolina’s blues history. Through an in-house exhibition, diverse programming, and musical performances, the project will explore the history of the Upcountry’s Piedmont Blues, including... Read more »
Answering the Call… From Recruit to the Front Lines of WWI
World War I. The Great War. The “war to end all wars.” It was a war that began on July 28, 1914, and saw major nations of the world mobilize armies into expected alliances. It was also a war that three years later on April 6, 1917, brought the United States into its first major international conflict... Read more »
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice is the first child-centered exhibit in the country dedicated to expanding the understanding of dinosaurs and their habitats. Designed for young explorers, ages 3-10, the bilingual (Spanish and English) exhibit features three distinct sections that build on a child’s innate curiosity about dinosaurs: Land of Fire (a warm dinosaur habitat), Land of Ice (a cold dinosaur habitat),... Read more »
Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown!
The holidays just wouldn’t be the same without The Peanuts gang. And for millions of people around the world, it really isn’t Christmas until they have watched A Charlie Brown Christmas. Celebrating the holidays in true Peanuts-style, the Upcountry History Museum will host the latest traveling exhibition from the Charles M. Schulz Museum, titled Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown! The Peanuts-centric exhibit... Read more »
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Drop In Tour: Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown
Drop In Tour: Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown
Explore the holiday themed special exhibition Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown with a guided tour by Museum staff. Tours are approximately 30 minutes in length. Please note the tour is all standing, there are no seats in the exhibition. Tours are included with regular admission and will begin at 3:00 p.m. from the base of the central... Read more »
6 events,
Gingerbread Dog House Workshop
Gingerbread Dog House Workshop
Get in the holiday spirit with Snoopy and the gang. Snoopy needs your help to decorate his gingerbread dog house. Use candy morsels and sugary icing to create a holiday house fit for a dog. Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, and holiday music while you work. Tickets are $20 per person. Museum Members receive a $3... Read more »
Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day
Celebrate the holidays Peanuts-style! To coincide with our exhibition, Merry Christmas Charlie Brown, we will have fun games and crafts that will have you excited and ready for Christmas. PLUS, Snoopy will be here throughout the morning for a unique take on your holiday pictures! Family Fun Day is included with your general admission.
5 events,
UHM Kids Book Club
UHM Kids Book Club
Please note: the December 4th UHM Kids Book Club has been canceled. We hope to see you on Tuesday, December 18 for Christmas is Camelot. Join Jack and Annie on their historic adventures. Read the book at home, then enjoy games, crafts, and more at the Museum. All book club meetings are free to Museum... Read more »
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Holiday Shop
Visit the Upcountry History Museum Store for the perfect holiday gift. Find Charlie Brown and Peanuts holiday items, dinosaurs for the little ones, books for the family historian, and more! Don't forget, Members receive a store discount with every purchase. No admission fee required. We look forward to helping you with your holiday shopping.
Toddler Time with Snoopy!
Toddler Time with Snoopy!
Bring your little ones and celebrate Christmas with Snoopy! There will be games, snacks and juice for our story time, and play time with Snoopy. Everything is included with your general admission, and all children ages 3 and under are FREE.
UHM Kids Book Club
UHM Kids Book Club
Join Jack and Annie on their historic adventures. Read the book at home, then enjoy games, crafts, and more at the Museum. All book club meetings are free to Museum Members and free with regular admission for all other guests. December 18 will feature Christmas in Camelot.
6 events,
Drop-In Tour: Merry Christmas Charlie Brown!
Drop-In Tour: Merry Christmas Charlie Brown!
Explore the holiday themed special exhibition Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown with a guided tour by Museum staff. Tours are approximately 30 minutes in length. Please note the tour is all standing, there are no seats in the exhibition. Tour is included with regular admission and will begin at 11:00 a.m. from the base of the central... Read more »
6 events,
Drop-In Tour: Merry Christmas Charlie Brown!
Drop-In Tour: Merry Christmas Charlie Brown!
Explore the holiday themed special exhibition Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown with a guided tour by Museum staff. Tours are approximately 30 minutes in length. Please note the tour is all standing, there are no seats in the exhibition. Tour is included with regular admission and will begin at 1:30 p.m. from the base of the central... Read more »
5 events,
Museum Closed
The Upcountry History Museum will be closed on December 24 and 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. The Museum will reopen on Wednesday, December 26 at 10:00 am. Happy holidays from the Upcountry History Museum!
5 events,
Museum Closed
The Upcountry History Museum will be closed December 31 and January 1 in observance of the New Year holiday. The Museum will reopen on Wednesday, January 2 at 10:00 am. Happy holidays from the Upcountry History Museum!
5 events,
Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day
Celebrate the New Year with a final Dinosaurs Family Fun Day. There will be games, crafts, and story times. Even meet Tina T-Rex and Snoopy the Paleontologist! Family Fun Days are FREE with regular Museum admission.
